Watch: Andrew Tye stuns fans with spectacular one-handed catch in BBL 2024-25 clash

Andrew Tye grabbed a one-handed stunner to remove Jake Weatherald in the 17th game of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL 2024-25) between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on December 31.

Perth Scorchers’ bowler Andrew Tye showcased his stunning athleticism and fielding efforts with a jaw-dropping one-handed catch to dismiss Jake Weatherald in the BBL 2024-25 match in Adelaide. Tye’s spectacular catch left fans and commentators in awe.

Andrew Tye’s jaw-dropping one-handed catch sends Jake Weatherald packing in BBL 2024-25

The dismissal unfolded in the 5th over of the Adelaide Strikers’ innings at the Adelaide Oval. Jason Behrendorff bowled a back-of-a-length delivery to Jake Weatherald, who tried to launch it over mid-off. However, Tye had other plans, having perfectly positioned himself at mid-off.

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In a jaw-dropping display of athleticism and reflexes, Andrew Tye pulled off an incredible leap at mid-off, stretching his right hand to grab the ball out of the air. Tye landed safely with the ball in hand, clutching the ball to complete the spectacular catch to ensure Weatherald's exit.

Jake Weatherald's aggressive shot attempt resulted in his dismissal for 8 runs off 8 balls, with one boundary to his name. However, it was Andrew Tye’s remarkable efforts that stole the show in the first innings of the BBL 2024-25 clash despite being an expensive bowler for the Perth Scorchers.

Watch Andrew Tye’s incredible one-handed catch here:

"ABSOLUTE STUNNER!"

AJ Tye takes a ripper to dismiss Jake Weatherald. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/3ctHXv6evJ

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024

The Australia pacer conceded 46 runs in his four overs and got only one wicket, but Jhye Richardson’s three-wicket haul and combined efforts from Jason Behrendorff (2/14) and Lance Morris (2/19) helped the Scorchers limit the Strikers to 142/8 at the Adelaide Oval.

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The Adelaide Strikers faced a tough start, reeling at 58 for 8 at home. However, a resilient ninth-wicket partnership of 84* runs between Cameron John Boyce (29* off 22 balls) and Brendan Doggett (47* off 39 balls) helped them reach a competitive total of 142/8 in 20 overs.

Perth’s chase started poorly, losing Matty Hurst and Aaron Hardie early, both dismissed for 2 runs by Henry Thornton. However, Finn Allen and Josh Connolly revived the innings with aggressive batting. Connolly's unbeaten 48 off 35 balls kept the chase on track.

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Allen and Connolly shared an 84-run partnership, and after Allen's dismissal for 50, Connolly continued with Ashton Turner, who scored 35 off 18 balls. The pair added 57 runs, helping Perth chase down the target in just 15 overs, defeating Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the BBL 2024-25 clash. It was the Strikers’ third loss in a row in the ongoing BBL 2024-25.

After winning the Player of the Match award, Cooper Connolly stated: "They crawled back nicely. We were happy at the half-way mark. Was nice to get some runs. We were hopeful Allen will get runs. Nice to be contributing as this is a team game. Looks a little tricky early on. We will be home for a couple of games."